Define Array - Promise Technology FastTRAK66 User Manual

Setting a Disk Array As Bootable
Once you have returned to the Define Array Menu window, you may use it to select
which defined array will be used as the bootable array. Highlight the desired array
and press the [Space] bar key. The system will now recognize this as the first array
and an * askerisk will appear next to the array number indicating it as bootable.
Note: your PC or server must be configured to use the FastTrak66 as the bootable
controller. The system will then use the bootable array as the (fixed) boot C: drive.
Array No
Array 1
* Array 2
* denotes bootable
Disk Array Recognition Order
During startup, the disk arrays on the FastTrak66 are recognized in this order: 1)
The array set to bootable in the FastBuild
Array 0, Array 1...). This would be involved in determining which drive letters will
be assigned to each disk array.
Saved Disk Array Information
All disk array data is saved into the reserved sector on each array member. Promise
suggests that users record their disk array information for future reference.
Another feature of the FastTrak66 disk array system is to recognize drive members
even if drives are moved between different FastTrak66 card connectors. Since each
drive's array data identifies itself to the array, it is possible to move or swap drives
without modifying the array setup. This is valuable when adding drives, or during
a rebuild.
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FastBuild
[ Define Array Menu ]
RAID Mode Total Drv
Stripe
Mirror
Configuration Setup
Capacity(MB)
2 13044
2 6522
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Setup, and 2) the Array number (i.e.
Status
Functional
Functional
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